Which airports are the best and worst for availability of electrical outlets?
Jul 25, 2014, 3:26 am
#16
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My experience is that BOS is slowly rolling out the outlets. Some banks of chairs in other terminals (including the non-new sections of B, so the AA and US sections) have power outlets, but it's far from complete.
Jul 25, 2014, 12:29 pm
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PHL, terminal F--the gates aren't great for outlets but the new food court is loaded with them. I'll admit to loving the fancy pants restaurant that includes ordering from an Ipad (that I then use to browse the internet) and has an outlet for every seat. Also, the cobb salad there is really very good, airport food or not. I spend too much time in terminal F.
Jul 25, 2014, 4:04 pm
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Jul 25, 2014, 7:14 pm
#22
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My how times have changed. People now expect public spaces to provide them with free electricity. The meager outlets you see in most commercial spaces are for the vacuum cleaner, not for you!
Jul 25, 2014, 8:01 pm
#23
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In the train station part of LYS airport you need to use a stationary bike to charge your electronics.
I think remember someone on FT being told they were stealing electricity plugging in at CDG.
I think remember someone on FT being told they were stealing electricity plugging in at CDG.
Jul 27, 2014, 3:21 am
#24
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For this fee I expect the airport to provide amenities that I need when travelling, such as toilet facilities, drinking water, shelter and a comfortable environment (temperature, lighting, etc), seating areas while I wait, electrical power for electronic devices, etc.
Whether the airport is a public space may be debatable to some people, but since I am paying to enter it and access is controlled, it seems unlikely.
Jul 28, 2014, 4:56 pm
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Put PHL on the worst list. I couldn't find a single one in the B Concourse last night, unless I wanted to unplug a giant fan that was replacing a/c at Gate B4 
Jul 28, 2014, 9:00 pm
#26
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SMF is great airside. The Sacramento airport has a multitude of charging stations in the United terminal along with lots of workspaces for laptops which is great since there is no lounge air side. The wifi is also free!